Festival

LAKE OF STARS LONDON

Lake of Stars London took place on Satuday March 10 in the first London Borough of Culture, Waltham Forest! Showcasing exciting arts and culture from the UK and Africa, including a day and night of live and electronic music, theatre, film, exhibitions, family activities and more.

Venue: Multiple venues across Walthamstow, north east London (E17). The nearest stations are Wood Street (overground) and Walthamstow Central (Victoria Line and overground) and a well-serviced bus station.

Tickets: Most of the daytime programme is free and drop in, including all the live music venues.

Free, advance tickets need to be booked for the talks at Empire Cinema (book here) and Ambitus Theatre dance performance at Mirth, Marvel and Maud (book here). Tickets for the children’s theatre are £6 (book here).

Tickets are required for the evening showcase and are on sale here with Eventbrite. Early bird tickets – SOLD OUT. General admission £21 (+bf). On the door £25.

ARTISTS

M.anifest

Frightened Rabbit

Bongeziwe Mabandla

Faith Mussa

Wezi Heartsound

Award-winning Ghanaian rapper and poet M.anifest is known for his multilingual wordplay that marries traditional African sounds with Hip Hop sensibilities. Described by the Guardian as “the foremost rapper on the continent,” M.anifest’s originality and impressive lyricism has earned him collaborations with musical giants such as Damon Albarn and Femi Kuti.

Glasgow favourites Frightened Rabbitwill be bringing their trademark anthemic indie-rock sound, performing a special stripped-back set, fresh from a US tour celebrating 10 years since their seminal Midnight Organ Fight album. The band have released five albums, including Pedestrian Verse which reached the top 10 of the UK album chart and their last, Painting Of A Panic Attack, which hit the top 20 , achieving the best critical reception of the band’s career.

Malawi’s Faith Mussawill beperforming his unique one-man-band set up, combining loop pedals with traditional Malawian instruments. One of Malawi’s most gifted musicians, Mussa has come a long way from his roots playing hand-made gallon guitars, to international performances including the 2017 Glastonbury Festival and Scotland’s Celtic Connections.

Rising star of South Africa’s music scene Bongeziwe Mabandlahas theability to effortlessly entwine Xhosa lyrics with traditional music and folk stylings to create something uniquely captivating. This saw him receive multiple award nominations for his debut album Umlilo and praise from the late Hugh Masekela. His second album Mangaliso is out now.

Award-winning guitarist, vocalist and songwriter Wezi Heartsound is the undisputed queen of Afro-Soul in her home country, coming from a long line of soulful Zambian singers.

Talented young six-piece Malawi newcomers Zathu are making their debut appearance in the UK, bringing their fresh, joyful, music that beautifully marries traditional and modern sounds

Long-term Lake of Stars collaborator Goldierocks, is an international DJ and broadcaster with a celebrity following as long as your arm and a weekly, award-winning global new music radio show ‘The Selector’. Legendary to those in the know, the show is broadcast in over 44 countries, to over 4 million listeners a week.

Tickets: Daytime is free entry, drop in. Tickets are required for the evening showcase and are on sale here with Eventbrite. General admission £16+bf (includes after-party). After-party only tickets £5 on the door (from 10.30pm)

Lake of Stars Glasgow builds on the historic Scotland–Malawi connection, celebrating UK and African culture and promoting creative and trade connections between Scotland and Malawi.

LAKE OF STARS MALAWI FESTIVAL – the 15th Anniversary

Lake of Stars will return to the beaches of Lake Malawi 28 – 30 September 2018. Venue will be announced end of March so please keep an eye on here and on our facebook page. First artist announcements will be from April.